Sales Associate, Civilian - Inside Sales
Location: US, MD, Crofton
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Sales

Company profile:

Job description:
Job DescriptionIf you are an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated entry level sales person with a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact with an industry leader, join the Force 3 team! We are one of the nation’s leading technological services providers and we are seeking a Sales Associate to present our innovative line of customized solutions to federal Civilian marketplace.  If you are passionate about technology and want to be a part of driving our customers’ success, we want to talk with you!As a Sales Associate with Force 3, you will be part of an organization with over 20 years of success in providing innovative and cutting-edge IT solutions while cultivating a fun and creative culture. You will find plenty of cross-training and advancement opportunities, and we strongly encourage our sales force to become certified in our various technologies.Here’s some of what we have to offer:Competitive compensation with Annual Sales achievement  awards, quarterly employee awards, Chairman’s Club as well as a 401(k) retirement programHealth, dental and vision coverage plus training and educational reimbursements15 days PTO (including vacation and discretionary leave) as well as paid federal government holidaysOnsite gym and masseur, as well as a variety of  company social events and opportunities to give back to the community Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Sales Associate, you will develop value- selling techniques and become a trusted comrade as you support our sales team in developing C-level relationships within Civilian markets. Your role will also require daily prospecting, as well as identifying, cultivating and ultimately closing deals. Your specific duties as Sales Associate will include:Providing reliable sales support to the sales team in various processes.Executing on cold calling campaigns turning warm leads into viable prospects.Efficiently and accurately responding to quotes and order processing.Identifying and researching new relationships and opportunities.Utilizing all internal and external resources and taking initiative to drive sales results.Leveraging all relationships and is accountable to collaborate with all internal departments such as Order Processing, Contracts and Partner Alliance.Aligning with our vendor partners to become the “go to” person for Force 3.Participating in and embracing the Force 3 learning environment, fueling ongoing career development through value added training in technologies and salesBuilding strong partnerships and successful cross-department relationships as well as effectively engaging with our valued vendor partners such as Cisco, EMC and VMwareDeveloping and effectively communicating full understanding of our varied products, services and solution offerings, including our core areas of expertise – Borderless Networks, Unified Communications, Security and Data Center Virtualization

Requirements:
Job RequirementsAs a Sales Associate, you must combine a strong desire to make a positive difference with your passion for technology and a desire for a career in sales. You must also be willing to embrace and take full advantage of your ability to be a key player in developing our Civilian vertical. Specific qualifications for the Sales Associate position include:Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent related experienceIdeally minimum of 1 year experience in sales. Will consider hungry, driven and energetic professional with burning desire to work in fast paced sales organizationSelf-driven with desire to win and be successful and able to overcome obstacles.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsWillingness to expand your technological knowledge by taking advantage of our extensive training opportunitiesForce 3 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions and selected applicants will be subject to a background check and/or government security investigation.

Benefits:
BenefitsAs a Sales Associate, you will receive:Health, dental and vision coverage401(k)15 days PTO (vacation and discretionary leave)Paid federal government holidaysTraining reimbursementEducational reimbursementEmployee of the quarter awardsChairman’s ClubLunch &amp; learnsOnsite gymOnsite masseurA variety of company social eventsOpportunities to give back to the community  Force 3 is a Cisco Gold Partner, Cisco Master Security Specialization Partner, Cisco Master Unified Communications Specialization Partner, EMC Business Partner, VMware Premier Partner, Citrix Gold Solution Advisor, NetApp Platinum Partner, and Apple Value Added Reseller with offices in Crofton, MD and Herndon, VA. Come join us and become the force behind Force 3!Apply now!